DJ Controller

[andyb28]

Firstly, I am not a DJ and I dont ever want to be in a club being a DJ. My interest is just personal.

I have Virtual DJ on my Macbook and sometimes play around with it, which I enjoy. I am looking to extend this a bit further by purchasing a controller.

Having read up on Virtual DJ compatible controllers, it would seem that Pioneer DDJ-400 2 Channel DJ Controller is a good choice for my needs.
Please can someone that knows a lot more about this than I do confirm that this model is a good one for my needs.
Also, is there anything else I need?

[Cupramax]

Hi, I’ve got the DDJ400’s big brother, the 1000, slight overkill for my needs, but this is PH . The only thing I’d say is consider they’re designed to work with Pioneers own software, Rekordbox, I’ve no idea how well it’ll work with Virtual DJ but if it says it’s compatible I’ve no doubt it’ll be fine. Pioneer DJ kit is pretty solid quality wise.

[andyb28]

Cupramax said:

Hi, I’ve got the DDJ400’s big brother, the 1000, slight overkill for my needs, but this is PH . The only thing I’d say is consider they’re designed to work with Pioneers own software, Rekordbox, I’ve no idea how well it’ll work with Virtual DJ but if it says it’s compatible I’ve no doubt it’ll be fine. Pioneer DJ kit is pretty solid quality wise.

I was looking at the 1000, its really good and I like the displays in the jog wheels. It's way over my requirements but is tempting

[Cupramax]

Its awesome, but its bloody huge, you need quite a bit of desk space for it. Its as wide as the 32" monitor I use it with

[anonymous-user]

I really rate Pioneers digital dj'ing equipment. As far as I know Rekord Box comes free with purchase, it did when I bought my RX2. Its a very decent bit of software and should be very easy to move your tracks in there if what you buy doesnt work with the software you have

[andyb28]

Cupramax said:

Hi, I’ve got the DDJ400’s big brother, the 1000, slight overkill for my needs, but this is PH . The only thing I’d say is consider they’re designed to work with Pioneers own software, Rekordbox, I’ve no idea how well it’ll work with Virtual DJ but if it says it’s compatible I’ve no doubt it’ll be fine. Pioneer DJ kit is pretty solid quality wise.

Cupramax, if I wanted to also add in a single turntable, do I need a 4 channel unit?

I have been watching a few on Ebay and just want to be sure that I get the right one first time.

[Cupramax]

Yes I think so, most of the 4 channel ones can switch each channel to either use whatever controller software you’re using, or decks via phone sockets on the back DDJ400 can’t do this as far as I know, but check on Pioneers website, DDJ1000 definitely can, plus the SX/SX2 if you’re looking at older ones.

[andyb28]

Cupramax said:

Yes I think so, most of the 4 channel ones can switch each channel to either use whatever controller software you’re using, or decks via phone sockets on the back DDJ400 can’t do this as far as I know, but check on Pioneers website, DDJ1000 definitely can, plus the SX/SX2 if you’re looking at older ones.

Many thanks, I am grateful for the help.